The Honda CR-V’s predictable if undistinguished roadholding and compliant ride peg it as an on-road car. If you want a compact crossover with more capability on unpaved roads—or if you want a manual transmission—you’ll have to look beyond the CR-V, perhaps at a Subaru Forester of the same year. The CR-V is happy in its sweet spot of suburban family transportation, and you’ll may find families on their second one.